Depending on how old you are it wouldn’t be charity to say that you likely grew up watching Mister Rogers. This hit children’s television show is almost universally acclaimed for its wholesome message, incredible host (Fred Rogers), as well as its enduring popularity. Despite how popular Mister Rogers was many folks are still learning about it to this day! Today we are going to uncover 35 secret facts about the show that’ll render you speechless!
Fred Rogers risked his career for this show.
After leaving college Fred Rogers would head to New York City where he’d find a job as a producer for NBC. While working there he received a call from a startup station in Pittsburgh, his hometown. WQED, a public access channel, wanted Fred to come back home and work with them. Rogers agreed and moved back, despite the fact that WQED wasn’t even on the air yet.
Fred Rogers Risked His Career For This Show.
Mr. Rogers dropped out of Ivy League school!
Err, kind of. Rogers attended a single year at Dartmouth before dropping out.
Mr. Rogers Dropped Out Of Ivy League School
Rogers then moved and attended to Rollins College where he’d major in music.
Mr. Rogers hated children’s television.
And that is precisely what motivated him to start his own TV show. Mr. Rogers hated how most kid shows were senseless and silly products that didn’t have any sort of message. sure, Mr.
Mr. Rogers Hated Childrens Television.
Rogers wasn’t teaching about sustainable development for sustainable cities but at he approached children as if they were capable of learning — a difference maker for many kids around the world.
